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Chicken, Bacon, and While Bean Soup




Source of Recipe


Melanie Finley






Recipe Introduction


Portuguse Style





List of Ingredients



• 8 oz. chopped bacon
  
• 2 cups chopped onions
  
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
  
• 2 T. miniced shallots
  
• 1 T. minced garlic
  
• 2 quarts chicken stock
  
• 1 lb. white beans, soaked overnight
  
• 1 bouguet garni
  
• 12 ounces small diced cooked chicken
  
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne-pepper
  
• salt and black pepper
  
• Pecorino Romano
  
• small crusty bread loaf
  






Instructions



1. In a stock pot, render the bacon until crispy,
   
2. remove the bacon. Saute the onions, celery, shallots,
   
3. and garlic in the bacon fat for 2 to 3 minutes.
   
4. Add the stock, beans and bouquet.
   
5. Bring up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
   
6. Allow to cook for about 2 hours or until the
   
7. beans are tender.
   
8. Add the diced chicken meat.
   
9. Season with cayenne, salt and pepper.
   
10. Garnish with Pecorino and serve with custy bread.